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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drago Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and alistair overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov's entrance music is Back in the USSR. A fine choice. alistair overeem has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Drago Kozlov's chin.
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194 lbs
16 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drago Kozlov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, alistair overeem!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
overeem lands a head kick!
Kozlov tries to clinch but overeem is having none of it.
overeem misses with a wild body shot.
Kozlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
overeem looks to land a body kick but Kozlov moved away.
overeem tests Kozlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
overeem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from overeem is predictable there
and Kozlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
overeem looks for the body kick but Kozlov saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling overeem to counter with a crisp jab.
overeem throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
Kozlov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kozlov moves out of range as overeem strikes.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from overeem.
overeem avoids the body shot from Kozlov.
Good leg kick by Kozlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
overeem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
overeem scores with a leg kick.
Kozlov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. overeem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kozlov tries a low kick but overeem avoids it.
overeem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kozlov wants to land a leg kick but overeem is out of range.
overeem misses with an attempted mid kick.
overeem ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov clinches but overeem breaks the clinch
and overeem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
overeem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kozlov misses with a combination
and overeem counters with a right hand to the body.
overeem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but overeem moved out of range nicely.
overeem fails to land with a series of punches.
overeem is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kozlov rather than just go for the knockout.
overeem looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely.
overeem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
overeem throws a head kick but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for overeem.
Kozlov tries a low kick but overeem avoids it.
Kozlov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but overeem checks it well.
overeem misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kozlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
overeem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
alistair overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
overeem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
overeem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a low kick but it's checked well by overeem.
Kozlov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting overeem counter with a right hand.
Kozlov clinches up against the cage.
overeem wants to stall.
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kozlov manages to break the clinch.
overeem misses with a jab to the body
and Kozlov counters with a low kick, right behind overeem 's knee.
overeem throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kozlov counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
overeem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kozlov.
overeem throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
overeem misses with a straight left.
overeem tries to bum rush Kozlov with a series of wild strikes but Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
Kozlov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kozlov tests overeem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from overeem lands.
overeem misses with a body shot.
A head kick by overeem misses
and Kozlov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
overeem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kozlov manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
overeem jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kozlov throws a front kick aimed at overeem's knee but overeem avoids it well.
Kozlov misses with a straight left.
alistair overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
overeem throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kozlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt overeem.
overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
overeem's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and overeem duly obliges.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
overeem thows a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Kozlov blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
overeem takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
overeem misses with a shot to the body
and Kozlov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
overeem throws a head kick that misses
and Kozlov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kozlov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from overeem - the referee stops the clock and Kozlov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says overeem. Kozlov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Drago Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kozlov clinches up with overeem and pushes him back against the cage.
Kozlov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
overeem stalling in the clinch.
overeem tries to work over Kozlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for overeem.
overeem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kozlov is keeping busy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
overeem blocks an uppercut.
Kozlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kozlov is leaning against overeem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
overeem trying to control the position but instead, Kozlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed overeem into the cage.
Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by overeem.
overeem wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Kozlov.
overeem is breathing heavily.
overeem tries to throw a body punch but Kozlov avoids it by throwing overeem back against the cage.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Kozlov on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kozlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
overeem tries a body shot but Kozlov blocks it.
Kozlov misses with a body punch.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. overeem is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but overeem avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
Kozlov struggles to land a body shot inside as overeem controls his hands.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with overeem's elbow.
overeem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by overeem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
overeem avoiding damage as Kozlov throws knees to the body.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
overeem is working Kozlov over against the cage.
Kozlov struggles to land a body shot inside as overeem controls his hands.
Kozlov prevents a body shot from overeem.
overeem struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlov controls his hands.
Kozlov digs a right hand underneath overeem's ribcage. overeem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kozlov digs a right hand underneath overeem's ribcage. overeem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
overeem tries to work over Kozlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but overeem avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov looks to land a right hand but overeem moved out of range.
Kozlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
overeem misses the jab.
overeem moves out of range of the leg kick from Kozlov.
Kozlov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
overeem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
overeem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kozlov. That did some damage!
overeem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kozlov counters with a two punch combo.
overeem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kozlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but overeem was well out of range. Poor timing from Kozlov.
overeem lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kozlov.
overeem takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov cracks the inside of overeem's front leg.
overeem's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
overeem thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
overeem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kozlov.
overeem just misses with a punch to the body.
overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
overeem dodges the punch combination from Kozlov.
overeem gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kozlov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kozlov doesn't manage to clinch there - overeem circles away.
overeem lands a two punch combo.
overeem misses with a wild body shot.
overeem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kozlov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
overeem lands a really nice looking cross but Kozlov seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
overeem loads up on a big right hand but Kozlov slips the punch.
overeem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kozlov avoids a kick to the body.
Kozlov tries to clinch but overeem is having none of it.
overeem throws the left hand but Kozlov avoids the punch easily.
Kozlov is looking to clinch but overeem is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for overeem.
overeem misses with a low kick as Kozlov jumps back.
overeem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kozlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
overeem misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as overeem checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Kozlov misses
and overeem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
overeem blocks a leg kick.
overeem misses with a series of wild punches.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from overeem.
A good leg kick by Kozlov.
Kozlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from overeem.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kozlov tries to clinch there but overeem circles away.
Kozlov wants to land a leg kick but overeem is out of range.
Kozlov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with overeem's elbow.
overeem is looking to break free of the clinch but Kozlov has double underhooks.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
overeem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Kozlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from overeem.
Kozlov lands with a right to the head.
overeem misses with the head strike.
overeem working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kozlov.
A frustrated look appears on overeem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kozlov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kozlov misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kozlov working overeem over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
overeem slips a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov moves out of range as overeem strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kozlov.
A shot to the body from overeem misses
and Kozlov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kozlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kozlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps overeem's head backwards.
overeem throws a right and a left that both miss.
overeem throws a nice looking combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
overeem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kozlov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kozlov moves out of range as overeem strikes.
overeem ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
overeem circles away from the clinch attempt.
overeem thows a body shot but no joy.
Kozlov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
overeem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kozlov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kozlov sizes up overeem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
overeem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
overeem throws a head kick that misses
and Kozlov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A low kick from overeem misses
and Kozlov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
overeem misses with a head kick.
overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Kozlov moves out of range easily.
overeem misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kozlov counters with a head kick.
overeem swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kozlov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
overeem scores with a hook to the body. Kozlov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kozlov thumps overeem with a low kick.
Kozlov lands a head kick. overeem smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
overeem misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is looking to slow overeem down with leg kicks.
Kozlov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but overeem is out of range.
overeem throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
overeem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kozlov on the side of the head.
Kozlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
overeem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kozlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kozlov lands a leg kick that knocks overeem off balance momentarily.
overeem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of overeem's head.
Kozlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
overeem misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from overeem.
overeem throws a right and a left that both miss.
overeem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kozlov is out of range.
overeem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
overeem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kozlov momentarily.
overeem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kozlov counters with an inside leg kick.
overeem throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov had his way with alistair overeem in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from overeem.
overeem throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
overeem tries to land a body kick
and Kozlov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kozlov - that will leave a mark!
overeem tries to bum rush Kozlov with a series of wild strikes but Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kozlov thows a leg kick but overeem checks it
and overeem counters with a left and a right that stings Kozlov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kozlov.
overeem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kozlov was well out of range. Poor timing from overeem.
Kozlov throws a sloppy head kick
and overeem counters with a straight right hand.
overeem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for overeem.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from overeem.
Kozlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
overeem throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kozlov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kozlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kozlov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
overeem looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely.
overeem throws a lazy body kick
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
overeem misses with a double jab
and Kozlov counters with a nice low kick that buckles overeem's knee momentarily.
Kozlov cracks the inside of overeem's front leg.
Kozlov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
overeem looks to land a combination. Kozlov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
overeem misses with the combination.
overeem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Kozlov is predictable there
and overeem counters with a low kick, right behind Kozlov 's knee.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
overeem throws a sloppy body shot
and Kozlov counters with a three punch combo that has overeem backing up. overeem nods at Kozlov to acknowledge the strikes.
overeem misses with the combination.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kozlov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. overeem checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
overeem misses with a double jab
and Kozlov counters with a good low kick that overeem was not able to check.
Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Kozlov struggles to land a body shot inside as overeem controls his hands.
overeem trying to control the position but instead, Kozlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed overeem into the cage.
Nice body punch from overeem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kozlov.
overeem misses with a hook from the clinch.
overeem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drago Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kozlov is working overeem over against the cage.
overeem is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kozlov tries a body shot but overeem blocks it.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
overeem manages to break the clinch.
overeem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kozlov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
overeem moves forwards but Kozlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
alistair overeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
overeem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kozlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kozlov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Kozlov!
Drago Kozlov retains his middleweight title!
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